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Oldest Cities in Maryland

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Maryland

1 Leisure World 76.9
2 Ocean Pines 63.0
3 Ocean City 56.0
4 Parole 52.9
5 Travilah 51.1
6 Chevy Chase 50.7
7 Annapolis Neck 50.6
8 West Ocean City 49.3
9 Kettering 49.3
10 Ashton-Sandy Spring 49.2
11 Mays Chapel 48.8
12 Timonium 48.7
13 Colesville 48.4
14 Rosaryville 48.2
15 Randallstown 47.7
16 Fallston 47.6
17 Mitchellville 47.5
18 Hampton 47.3
19 Potomac 47.0
20 Havre de Grace 46.9
21 Darnestown 46.6
22 Hampstead 46.0
23 Clinton 45.8
24 Easton 45.6
25 North Potomac 45.5
26 Lutherville 45.2
27 Fort Washington 45.0
28 Walker Mill 45.0
29 Deale 44.7
30 Poolesville 44.5
31 Edgemere 44.5
32 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 44.4
33 Friendly 44.2
34 South Kensington 44.2
35 Scaggsville 44.1
36 Bowie 44.0
37 Oxon Hill 43.9
38 Lake Arbor 43.7
39 Bethesda 43.4
40 Brandywine 43.3
41 North Kensington 43.2
42 Walkersville 43.1
43 Silver Hill 43.0
44 Ellicott City 42.8
45 Cloverly 42.8
46 Marlton 42.8
47 Chesapeake Beach 42.5
48 Calverton 42.4
49 Forestville 42.3
50 Lake Shore 42.2
51 Halfway 42.2
52 Stevensville 42.2
53 Joppatowne 42.1
54 Accokeek 42.0
55 Overlea 42.0
56 Olney 41.6
57 Thurmont 41.6
58 Glenn Dale 41.5
59 Cumberland 41.5
60 La Plata 41.5
61 Green Valley 41.4
62 Rossville 41.4
63 Edgewater 41.3
64 Hillcrest Heights 41.2
65 Honeygo 41.1
66 Bel Air 41.1
67 Pikesville 41.1
68 Takoma Park 41.1
69 Layhill 41.0
70 Manchester 40.9
71 Annapolis 40.9
72 Essex 40.9
73 Camp Springs 40.8
74 Severna Park 40.8
75 Damascus 40.8
76 Redland 40.8
77 Middletown 40.7
78 Fairwood 40.7
79 Rosedale 40.6
80 Peppermill Village 40.5
81 Bel Air North 40.5
82 Bowleys Quarters 40.5
83 Marlow Heights 40.5
84 Beltsville 40.4
85 Four Corners 40.3
86 Coral Hills 40.2
87 Cape St. Claire 40.2
88 North Bethesda 40.2
89 White Marsh 40.1
90 Lanham 40.1
91 Mount Rainier 40.0
92 Berlin 39.9
93 Cresaptown 39.9
94 Westphalia 39.8
95 Catonsville 39.8
96 Eldersburg 39.8
97 Carney 39.7
98 Brooklyn Park 39.6
99 Bensville 39.6
100 Glenarden 39.6

Cities with the oldest median ages in Maryland often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Leisure World has a median age of 76.9 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Leisure World's residents are over 76.9 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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